Solid Teak Hand Carved Hippopotamus Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Solid teak hand carved hippopotamus sculpture.
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Teak
Solid Teak Hand Carved Hippopotamus Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Solid teak hand carved hippopotamus sculpture.
Teak
Solid Teak Carved Hippopotamus Sculpture c.1960
Located in London, GB
A particularly nice example of a solid teak carved Hippopotamus sculpture C.1960. In excellent
Teak
Patinated Bronze Hippopotamus Sculpture, 1980s
Located in Brescia, Brescia
A striking patinated bronze hippopotamus sculpture from the 1980s, featuring a beautifully aged
Bronze
Bronze Limited Edition Hippopotamus Sculpture by Loet Vanderveen
By Loet Vanderveen
Located in San Diego, CA
Limited edition bronze hippopotamus sculpture by Loet Vanderveen, circa 1990s. The piece is in
Bronze
Zimbabwe Shona Tribe Soapstone Hippopotamus
Located in Tampa, FL
A charming hippopotamus sculpture carved from Zimbabwean soapstone by the Shona tribe, circa 1980
Soapstone
Early 20th Century French Carved Patinated Leather Hippo Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique hippopotamus sculpture was crafted in France, circa 1920. The detailed
Leather
Hand-Carved Soapstone Hippo Sculpture from Zimbabwe, 12"
Located in New York, NY
This charming 12-inch hippopotamus sculpture is hand-carved from richly veined, dark green
Stone
$2,320
Hippopotamus
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Shona sculpture from Zimbabwe
Stone
Kioveo by Jacques Owczarek - Animal bronze sculpture of a hippopotamus, black
By Jacques Owczarek
Located in Paris, FR
Kioveo is a bronze sculpture by contemporary artist Jacques Owczarek, dimensions are 24 × 54 × 28
Bronze
Pink Kioveo by Jacques Owczarek - Animal sculpture of a hippopotamus, polymer
By Jacques Owczarek
Located in Paris, FR
Pink Kioveo is a polymer sheathed with crocodile skin sculpture by contemporary artist Jacques
Animal Skin, Polymer
$4,442
TERRACOTTA HIPPOPOTAMUs
Located in Madrid, ES
Large terracotta Hippopotamus, beautiful form of Hippopotamus amphibius Linnaeus, 1758.
Terracotta
1980s Hippopotamus Head Bronze Skull Sculpture after Giacometti
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1980s abstract bronze sculpture -hippopotamus head skull. In the style of Alberto Giacometti
Bronze
Mid-century Solid Teak Hand Carved Hippopotamus Hippo Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large hand carved solid teak wood hippopotamus or hippo sculpture, exudes warmth and whimsy, mid
Wood
Gabriella Crespi “Hippopotamus and Rhinoceros” Bronze Sculptures from the Animal
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Milano, IT
Charming pair of bronze animal sculptures, depicting a hippopotamus and a rhinoceros, designed by
Bronze
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
Yawning Hippopotamus Bronze EA IV/IV
By Sophie Martin
Located in Pasadena, CA
Animal sculptor Sophie MARTIN creates from inert clay a whole living animal kingdom. She freely observes the animal and captures and interprets a movement; and places it in nature an...
Bronze
Bronze Animal Statue, Hippopotamus in the style of Rembrandt Bugatti Sculpture
By Rembrandt Bugatti
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This hippopotamus statue, captures a moment of serene strength and natural movement, embodying the
Bronze
$3,600Sale Price|20% Off
Hippopotamus "lace" Bronze 6/8 by Sophie Martin
By Sophie Martin
Located in Pasadena, CA
Animal sculptor Sophie MARTIN creates from inert clay a whole living animal kingdom. She freely observes the animal and captures and interprets a movement; and places it in nature an...
Bronze
Lifelike Replica of a Hippopotamus
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Lifelike replica of a hippopotamus. The hippo head has all the details.
Fiberglass, Polyester
Armand Petersen: "Hippopotamus", Uniq known sculpture in white mat china, C.1932
By Armand Petersen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Armand PETERSEN (1891-1969) : "Hippopotamus" White mat enameled porcelain edited by Bing
Porcelain
1950s Italian Blue Murano Glass Hippopotamus
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid blue Murano glass hippopotamus
Murano Glass
Italian 1970s Metal Hippopotamus Flower Vase.
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1970s Metal Hippopotamus Flower Vase.
Metal
Kaj Bojesen Wooden Hippopotamus in Oak, Denmark
Located in Kastrup, DK
A decorative Danish design figure by Kaj Bojesen. This iconic hippopotamus is crafted in solid oak
Oak
Decorative Mid-20th Century Terracotta Hippopotamus, Tuscany
Located in Madrid, ES
Charming and decorative terracotta hippopotamus crafted in Tuscany during the 1950s. This striking
Terracotta
Mid-Century Bronze Hippopotamus on Marble Base
Located in Reepham, GB
A rather charming, novel mid century bronze hippopotamus on a marble base with gilt border.
Marble, Bronze
Signed By Thomas Mtasa Malachite Stylized Hippopotamus with Infant
Located in Verviers, BE
Signed By Thomas Mtasa with stylized Of A Hippopotamus with Infant Vintage Inuit Malachite
Malachite
$125Sale Price|50% Off
Glass Hippopotamus Paperweight By Bertil Vallien For Kosta Boda
By Bertil Vallien, Kosta Boda
Located in Toronto, ON
Glass hippopotamus by Bertil Vallien for Kosta Boda. Vallien created a zoo animal series for Kosta
Glass
Hippopotamus Hand crafted and hand painted porcelain figure Nymphenburg
By Nymphenburg Porcelain
Located in München, Bavaria
the animals showing their true personality. The hippopotamus brings not only a flower with him in his
Porcelain
Small Antique Hippopotamus Figure, African, Soapstone, Hand Carved, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique hippopotamus figure. An African, hand-carved soapstone animal, dating to
Soapstone
SMALL INFANT LIBERTY's LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original, small sized 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather han...
Leather
COLLECTABLE LIBERTY's LONDON OMERSA BROWN LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL HIPPO
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original, 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather hand dyed Hipp...
Leather
Small Infant Liberty's London Omersa Brown Leather Hippopotamus Footstool
By Dimitri Omersa, Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime very rare and original 1930’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather land dyed infant Hippo stool or footstool with original...
Leather
PAIR OF LIBERTY'S OMERSA MOTHER & CALF LEATHER HIPPOPOTAMUS FOOTSTOOL HiPPO'S
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely sublime and very rare pair of original, circa 1940’s Liberty’s London Omersa brown leather H...
Leather
Mid-Century Danish Ceramic Hippopotamus No. 20182 Knud Kyhn for Royal Copenhagen
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in PARIS, FR
Royal Copenhagen Hippopotamus by Knud Khyn. Signed KK under the base, stamped Denmark and numbered.
Ceramic
Rare African Carved Hardwood and Bone Study of a Hippopotamus, circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
A rare African carved hardwood and bone study of a Hippopotamus. This fabulous and amusing hand
Hardwood
Old Signed Carved Nephrite Jade German / Russian Hippopotamus Figure
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very fine carved Nephrite Jade hippopotamus figurine. Likely the work of the German lapidary
Jade
Carved Green Marble Hippo Sculpture
Located in Norwood, NJ
Mid century carved marble hippo sculpture. Modern sculpture of a hippopotamus carved from green
Marble
Murano Glass Vase by Archimede Seguso for Vetri D'Arte
By Seguso Vetri d'Arte
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
) Bullicante bowl shaped vase XXI Biennale (1938) acid etched glass sculpture "Hippopotamus" XXV Biennale (1950
Murano Glass
Unavailable|$2,126
Dominique Pouchain Hippopotamus Sculpture
By Dominique Pouchain
Located in Couzon au Mont d'Or, FR
A Dominique Pouchain sculpture made of "terre chamoté" in very good condition.
Ceramic
Unavailable|$2,362
Midcentury Large Terracotta Hippopotamus Sculpture, Signed
Located in L'Escala, ES
Rare and beautiful midcentury large terracotta hipppopotamus sculpture, signed.
Terracotta
Unavailable|$65,000
Bronze Sculpture of a Hippopotamus
By Stefano Patti
Located in New York, NY
With a girthy grace and serene expression, the bronze quadruped rests on a squared bronze base.
Bronze
Unavailable
Hippopotamus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
DETAILED STATUE
Terracotta
Unavailable|$1,650
Knud Kyhn Hippopotamus for Royal Copenhagen
By Kund Kynh
Located in Chicago, IL
Knud Kyhn for Royal Coppenhagen
Stoneware
Unavailable|$2,800
Modernist Polished Aluminum Hippopotamus on Black Wood Stand
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Cast modernist aluminum hippopotamus that you can display on black wood rectangular stand or by
Unavailable|$12,983
Flamingo - Bronze Sculpture - Contemporary - Animal
Located in Ludlow, GB
from his father, a graphic illustrator specialising in sporting art. He believes his first sculpture
Bronze
Unavailable|$14,177
Early 21st Century, Serge Van De Put, Wall-Mounted Hippopotamus Made Tire
By Serge Van De Put
Located in Ramatuelle, IDF
Serge Van De Put is a Belgian artist. He uses the tire as raw material for his works. This idea came from one of his trips to Africa.
Unavailable|$3,800
Graciously
By Catherine Labonté
Located in Asheville, NC
A tongue-in-cheek glass sculpture of a hippopotamus under a glass cloche topped with a rose. The
Blown Glass, Wood
Sold|$1,417
Hippopotamus sculpture by Octavio Sardá
By Octavio Sardá
Located in Girona, Girona
Hippopotamus sculpture of composition covered with a 925 silver sheet. Sign: Octavio Sardá (blurry
Aluminum Hippopotamus Sculpture by David Parkin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Cast aluminum Hippopotamus sculpture by David Parkin. PARKER series - Signed and numbered 260/450
Aluminum
Mid-Century French Carved Dark Brown Patinated Leather Hippopotamus Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Mid-Century hippopotamus sculpture crafted in France. The detailed leather figure is in
Leather, Plastic
Sold|$1,600
1960s Hippopotamus Sculpture by Steuben
By Steuben Glass
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A delightful and beautifully crafted hand blown crystal sculpture of a hippopotamus.
Crystal
Sold|$1,500
Artist Signed Royal Copenhagen Hippo
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Amazing and large Royal Copenhagen hippopotamus sculpture signed by the artist.
Pottery
Sold|$1,800
Hippopotamus by Carl Walters
Located in Dallas, TX
a blue faience hippopotamus sculpture signed Walters 1928 (Image 8) Walter's
Pottery
Sold|$1,500
Lazy River King: Mozambican Soapstone Hippo
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved from soapstone in Mozambique, this hippopotamus sculpture highlights the region’s
Soapstone
Antique European Leather Warpped Hippo Sculpture
By Liberty of London
Located in Forney, TX
A handsome large antique hippopotamus sculpture. Hand-crafted in Continental Europe in the early
Leather
Large Verdigris Bronze Hippopotamus Sundial Garden Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
Depicting a mythological animal Hippopotamus, this sundial with a wonderful aged verdigris coloring
Bronze
Ironwood Hippopotamus
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A solid ironwood sculpture of a hippopotamus.
Wood
Gabriella Crespi, Hippopotamus, Bronze Sculpture, Milano, circa 1973
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Greding, DE
Bronze sculpture of a hippopotamus with a young one by Gabriella Crespi circa 1973, signed at the
Bronze
Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.
Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.
In the case of the frosted glass sculptures crafted by artisans at legendary French glassmaker Lalique, founded by jeweler and glass artist René Lalique, some animal sculptures are purely decorative. With their meticulously groomed horse manes and detailed contours of their parakeet feathers, these creatures want to be proudly displayed. Adding animal sculptures to your bookcases can draw attention to your covetable collection of vintage monographs, while side tables and wall shelving also make great habitats for these ornamental animal figurines.
Some sculptures, however, can find suitable nests in just about any corner of your space. Whimsical brass flamingos or the violent, realist bronze lions created by Parisian sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye are provocative and versatile pieces that can rest on windowsills or your desk. Otherwise, the brass cat shoehorns and bronze porcupine ashtrays designed by Viennese artist Walter Bosse are no longer roaming aimlessly throughout your living room, as they’ve found a purpose to serve.
Embark on your safari today and find a fascinating collection of vintage, modern and antique animal sculptures on 1stDibs.
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